Minxing Alley

Discover the authentic Uyghur culture in Minxing Alley, a hidden gem of Ürümqi! Handicraft workshops line this vibrant lane, showcasing dazzling ethnic embroidery and copperware, while the aroma of sizzling kebabs and samsa bread wafts through the air. Come at dusk when Uyghur elders play rawap lutes at the entrance – as sunset paints the adobe buildings gold, you'll be transported back in time by the soulful melodies.